Obituary Listing

Feb 21, 2026

Douglas Ronceverte Hanger, 74, a lifelong resident of Old Greenville Road in Staunton, Virginia, entered heaven on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He passed peacefully at Shenandoah House Hospice Care following a brief illness involving Covid-19 and pneumonia, comforted in the presences of his Savior.

Born in Staunton, Virginia on December 7, 1951, Doug lived a full and...

Feb 21, 2026

Anita Diane Gordon Jackson, 79, widow of Norman Monroe Jackson, Sr., of Staunton, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville, Virginia.

Ms. Jackson was born in Richmond, Virginia on December 23, 1946, the daughter of the late Lawrence Gordon, Sr. and Jeannette (Jones) Gordon.

Anita retired from Western State...

Feb 20, 2026

Jerry Lynn Bowen, 67, of Verona, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Bowen was born in Staunton, Virginia on October 13, 1958, a son of Priscilla Anne (Baer) Bowen and the late Paul Richad Bowen.

Mr. Bowen was self-employed and co-owner of Pave Right Paving. Jerry enjoyed Blue Grass and Rock...

Feb 20, 2026

Nancy Carol (Thomas) Coiner, 80, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Coiner was born on August 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Everett A. Thomas and Mary Mabel (Schooler) Thomas in Staunton, Virginia.

She graduated from Churchville High School on June 1, 1962, and Elizabeth...

Feb 18, 2026

Andrew Wayne "A.J." Mitts, Jr., 18, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

A.J. was born in Fishersville, Virginia on January 27, 2008 a son of Andrew W. Mitts, Sr. and Sheena N. Seaton.

A.J. was a student at Buffalo Gap High School. He enjoyed spending his time fishing, playing basketball, and making...

Feb 18, 2026

Louise Josephine (Myers) Dull, 97, widow of Dennis William Dull, Jr. of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Dull was born in Augusta County, Virginia on September 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Harry Lee Myers, Sr. and Hattie Alberta (Curd) Myers.

Louise was a 1947...

Feb 17, 2026

Olivia Anne "Libby" (Fitzgerald) Dameron, 84, widow of Freddie Winfred Dameron, of Waynesboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville.

Mrs. Dameron was born in Nelson County, Virginia on November 29, 1941, a daughter of the late Ottis Owen Fitzgerald and Eula Beatrice (Coffey) Fitzgerald.

Libby retired from...

Feb 15, 2026

Arthur Lloyd "Art" Spedden, Jr., 82, husband of Joshlyn Lee "Jo" Spedden, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Art was born in Washington, D.C. on June 26, 1943, a son of the late Arthur Lloyd Spedden, Sr. and Dorothy (Shifflett) Spedden.

Art faithfully...

Feb 14, 2026

Harold Bruce Campbell, 93, of Nellysford, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Mr. Campbell was born in Nelson County, Virginia on December 18, 1932, son of the late John Clarence Campbell and Pearl (Smith) Campbell Quick.

Harold graduated from Rockfish Valley High School and went on to build a long career with DuPont,...

Feb 13, 2026

Robert Luck "Bob" Johnson, 87, widower of Patsye Lee (Mathews) Johnson, of Deerfield, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fishersville.

Mr. Johnson was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 30, 1938, the son of the late Floyd Luck Johnson and Louise Rosa (Glass) Johnson.

Bob was a writer....

Feb 12, 2026

Ray Douglas Leitch, 72, husband of Anita (Wilkerson) Leitch, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Leitch was born in Augusta County, Virginia on June 8, 1954, a son of the late Ralph Leon Leitch, Sr. and Bertie Mae (Drumheller) Burns.

Ray retired from VDOT as a...

Feb 9, 2026

Margaret Vencill Breeding passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Though she will be dearly missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she is finally home, reunited once again with Henry, her beloved husband of nearly 67 years.

Born in Russell County, Va., on April 1, 1934, Margaret was the daughter of...

Feb 8, 2026

Patsy Ann Noe, 78, of C Street, Staunton passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at her residence.

She was born in Waynesboro on April 25, 1947, a daughter of the late James H. and Nellie Lorraine (Truslow) Noe.

A person of deep faith and quiet joy, Patsy was an active member of Sherando Community...

Feb 6, 2026

Lewis Pauly Burns, 93, widower of Erma Lillion (Sensabaugh) Burns, of Swoope, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Burns was born in Churchville, Virginia, on December 22, 1932, a son of the late Stephen Kenneth Burns, Sr. and Martha Virginia (Raines) Burns.

Lewis retired from McQuay and was...

Feb 5, 2026

Brenda Carole (Campbell) Crummett, 78, wife of Donald Harrison "Don" Crummett, of Swoope, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Mrs. Crummett was born in Staunton, Virginia on July 8, 1947, a daughter of the late William Tuttle Campbell and Hassie Virginia (Weaver) Campbell.

Brenda enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2026

Carl Hansford Nuckoles, 85, husband of Janet Lucille (Bates) Nuckoles, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Nuckoles was born in Augusta County, Virginia on June 10, 1940, a son of the late Mae Ella (Campbell) and Raymond Ransford Nuckoles, Sr.

Carl retired from Carrier Corporation after many...

Feb 3, 2026

Paula Jo Barney, 48, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Ms. Barney was born in Staunton, Virginia on September 14, 1977, a daughter of the late Joyce Ann (Bryant) Barney.

Paula was a devoted employee of Staunton Valley Mission, where she found true purpose in serving others...

Feb 2, 2026

William Charles "Bill" Bishop, Sr., 79, husband of Nancy "Carolyn" (Martin) Bishop, of Staunton, went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 2, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Bishop was born in Wythe County, Virginia on April 30, 1946, a son of the late James L. Bishop and Laura Ruth (Corvin) Bishop Keen.

Bill was...

Feb 2, 2026

Stephanie Alane (Crickenberger) Bryant, 55, wife of Walter R. "Whimpy" Bryant, III, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Bryant was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on October 1, 1970, a daughter of the late Frederick Nolan Crickenberger and Elizabeth Marie (Chittum) Crickenberger.

Stephanie was previously employed by...

Feb 1, 2026

Virginia Ann (Gilmer) Moran, 83, wife of Marvin Lee Moran, of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Mrs. Moran was born in McKinley, Virginia on March 7, 1942, daughter of the late Leonard Forrest Gilmer and Agnes Beck (Wiseman) Gilmer.

Virginia retired from Cornerstone Cleaning Service...